Stationed across two of Sydney's spectacular public places, North Head and Cockatoo Island, this project, now complete, has integrated energy and water saving technologies into heritage listed buildings.

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust's objective is to open up unique Sydney Harbour sites to the public, while conserving the natural and cultural heritage values of these sites.

The Sydney Harbour Green Precincts project has generated 20 per cent of the electricity needs for both sites through the construction of two solar energy farms, and also harvested rainwater for use in toilets and for irrigation.

Key initiatives

installing multiple arrays of solar photovoltaic panels to meet the energy needs of buildings on both sites

retrofitting building with energy efficient equipment and fittings

Community engagement

The Sydney Harbour Green Precincts Project is unique in that it covers high profile sites that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The project inspires visitors to save water and energy in their own homes and workplaces.